“It’s hard to imagine a more qualified candidate than our friend David Vela to succeed Asm. Sydney Kamlager on the LA Community College District Board, and Equality California is proud to congratulate David on his unanimous appointment — and on breaking an important glass ceiling as the first gay or lesbian trustee. Throughout his career, David has fought to make sure every member of his community has a shot at the American Dream — and we’re excited to see him continue that fight in this new role. It’s important for members of all underrepresented communities to have the opportunity to serve in office — and as role models for our young people. Los Angeles’s LGBTQ community college students and faculty in Los Angeles will benefit greatly from David’s critical representation on the Board.”
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Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization. We bring the voices of LGBTQ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. www.eqca.org
